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Book Details
Case of the Curved Staircase: A Macaroni on Wheels Mystery
Cozy Mystery
2nd in Series
Setting – Little Italy, San Diego and San Diego Bay
Publisher : S.K. Derban
Publication date : August 27, 2025
Paperback
Print length : 302 pages
ISBN-10 : 196318811X
ISBN-13 : 978-1963188110
Digital
Print length : 273 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-1963188103
ASIN : B0FHM8HSH4
Audiobook
ASIN B0FW1BJKX1
The Little Italy entertainment continues in this second book of the Macaroni on Wheels series.
Case of the Curved Staircase has more twists and turns than Terza can handle. And, Detective
Nicholas Garza is not on the case. Say it isn’t so, Nico!
Staircases can be fatal, especially on Halloween. After catering a surprise birthday party on the
evening of October 30th, Terza returns to the scene of the celebration on the following morning.
Instead of being greeted by the happy, party hosts, Terza discovers a dead body at the bottom of
the curved staircase. Not again! And this time, Terza’s amateur detective skills are landing her
directly into personal danger. She would rather be using her chef’s knife than having one pointed
at her face!
As the feisty Italian caterer continues to fill her free time solving crime, she runs head first into a
new detective. Unlike Nicholas Garza, the detective now in charge considers Terza a hinderance
instead of a help. Fortunately, Jacob Radovan, the medical examiner, continues to be Terza’s ally.
There is also an unexpected wedding in Case of the Curved Staircase. Readers of Uneven
Exchange just might cheer out loud. The almost perfect weather in San Diego allows the bride
and groom to take a carriage ride from the wedding venue to the reception ballroom. It’s a
fairytale come true.
Fans of cozy mysteries will revel in solving another murder along with Terza, and will continue
to appreciate her zest for life. Readers will be spending more time with the animated Tiepolo
family, and especially Terza’s father. Ezio’s Halloween costume is a moo-ving choice! The
Tiepolo’s celebrate their loving, family bond as they join together each Sunday. Food, family, and
fun! Once again, you may consider this your personal invitation…
Excerpt Case of the Curved Staircase
Ellington finally resumed. “Let’s move on to the crime
scene. Detective Garza may have appreciated your help,
but I don’t need it.”
Terza shot him a death stare. “I wasn’t offering.”
“I understand you have a video.”
Terza quickly decided against denying it. “I do. It’s on my
phone.”
“That was wrong of you,” Ellington scolded. “Please hand
me your phone.”
Terza unlocked her phone and slid it slowly across the
table. Without asking permission, Ellington scrolled
through her videos, apparently searching for the correct
date. He turned the screen. “Is this it?”
She leaned in. “Yes, that’s the one.”
“Did you take any other videos?”
“No, just photos.”
“We’ll get to those next.” Ellington used Terza’s phone to
email her video to him, and then he pushed the play
button. “Why did you shoot a close up of the carpet?”
“I thought you didn’t want my help.”
His brows lifted. “Curiosity.”
Killed the cat. “Okay.” Terza launched into her theory.
Ellington listened, and Terza suspected it was more
intently than he wanted her to know.
Sarandipity’s Character Interview – Terza
Describe yourself.
Short and sweet! Or should I say petite and sweet? Friends tell me I am a loving
person. I like that! But just watch out for my hair. It is a mess of long, espresso color curls!
What makes you laugh?
My goofy friend, Moheenie. We have great fun laughing together.
Are you afraid of anything?
Murky ocean water! I adore swimming but always want to know what
is below my feet!
Do you have a special talent or gift?
My superpower is chopping onions. I can chop at the speed of
lightening.
Do you have a secret?
Many! And no, I cannot share. (Well, okay. I am in love with a certain
detective.)
Tell us about your family.
They are wonderfully crazy, and I hope they never change. We have
family dinner together every Sunday, followed by a game of Bocce Ball at our local Italian park.
Who is the most important person in your life?
My Lord and Savior, Jesus always comes first. My beloved family is close behind.
What is your most embarrassing moment?
Something most likely having to do with my brother Damiano. There are too many to mention!
What do you do for fun?
I adore SUP boarding, also known as Stand Up Paddle Boarding.
If you could change anything about your life what would it be?
I yearn to fall in love, get married, and have children. (I am trying to be patient and wait on the Lord. It’s hard!)
Tell me about your author.
She is short and sweet just like me.
Do you like the way they write you?
I adore her writing, and am very happy she gave me a cat
named Olive to love.
About S.K. Derban
S.K. Derban resides with her husband in Southern California. Although born in the United
States she moved to London within the first three months, and remained in England until the age
of five. Her father, an American citizen, was a decorated veteran of the Second World War. Her
British mother was involved with the London Royal Ballet Company, and a great fan of the arts.
After returning to the United States, Derban’s life remained filled with a love of the theatre, and
a passion for British murder mysteries.
S.K. Derban’s personal travel and missionary escapades are readily apparent as they shine
through into her characters. Readers are often transported virtually across the globe. She has
traveled to Hong Kong on five separate occasions to smuggle Bibles into China, and has been to
Israel on seven missionary trips. Derban’s other adventures include visits to Bangkok, Greece,
Egypt, Italy, and the Caribbean.
Beginning with her faith in the Lord, S.K. Derban relies on all aspects of her life when writing.
She hopes her books will allow readers to go on holiday without having to pack!
Author Links
Website – https://childofthecarpenter.com/
The Latest Blog – https://childofthecarpenter.com/the-latest/
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BookBub –https://www.bookbub.com/profile/s-k-derban
Purchase Links
TOUR PARTICIPANTS
January 28 – Jody’s Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT
January 28 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author – SPOTLIGHT
January 29 – Books1987 – SPOTLIGHT
January 29 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT
January 30 – Boys’ Mom Reads! – REVIEW
January 30 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – REVIEW, CHARACTER GUEST POST
January 31 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT
January 31 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – AUTHOR GUEST POST
February 1 – StoreyBook Reviews – AUTHOR GUEST POST
February 1 – Sarandipity’s – CHARACTER INTERVIEW
February 2 – Guatemala Paula Loves to Read – SPOTLIGHT
February 2 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
February 3 – Salty Inspirations – RECIPE
February 3 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT
February 4 – Reading, Writing & Stitch-Metic – CHARACTER GUEST POST
February 5 – MJB Reviewers – SPOTLIGHT
February 6 – Ascroft, eh? – AUTHOR GUEST POST
February 6 – Cozy Up With Kathy – REVIEW, CHARACTER GUEST POST
Giveaway
Prize – A Prize Package – picture attached
